Coming Home – AIR033

Matt Graham

 

Last week, Matt was able to return home to Australia. But some Australians that are still stranded overseas have not been so lucky. In this episode, Matt chats to Australians in Peru and India who have been in lockdown and unable to depart – or even get to an international airport – for several weeks.

This episode also covers the latest news and developments from the past fortnight, and pays tribute to the final Qantas 747 passenger flight to land in Sydney.

 

Episode contents:

  • 1:08 – Fortnightly news round-up
  • 12:05 – Interview with Yasmin Uzunlar (currently in Cusco, Peru)
  • 34:26 – Interview with Max Larkin (currently in Rishikesh, India)
  • 39:14 – Matt’s trip back to Australia
  • 44:57 – Repatriation flights
  • 46:38 – The (likely) final Qantas 747 passenger flight lands in Sydney
  • 49:14 – Feedback on Qantas A380 refurbishment program

 

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Frequent Flyer Gazette articles referenced in the fortnightly news round-up:

Matt Graham
The editor of Australian Frequent Flyer, Matt's passion for travel has taken him to over 70 countries… with the help of frequent flyer points, of course!
Matt's favourite destinations (so far) are Germany, Brazil & Kazakhstan. His interests include economics, aviation & foreign languages, and he has a soft spot for good food and red wine.

You can connect with Matt by posting on the Australian Frequent Flyer community forum and tagging @AFF Editor.
Matt Graham
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